Hani vs Maile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hani

Boy #4,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, joyful, blissful"

Origin: Arabic (h-n-a root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hawaiian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,238
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maile

Girl #4,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a fragrant native Hawaiian vine"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,600
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hani Rank #4,238
Maile Rank #4,600

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 vs #4600 for Maile.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hani ___

  • Hani Kaito
  • Hani Zaid
  • Hani Omar
  • Hani Kai
  • Hani Ren
  • Hani Soren

Maile ___

  • Maile Rose
  • Maile Lani
  • Maile Grace
  • Maile Ann
  • Maile Jade
  • Maile Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hani

Leilani Amir Nour Mahina Zara

If you choose Maile

Kai Leilani Nalu Hoku Keahi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hani or Maile more popular?

Hani is more popular, ranked #4238 compared to Maile at #4600 in the United States.

What do Hani and Maile mean?

Hani means "happy, joyful, blissful" (Arabic (h-n-a root) origin). Maile means "a fragrant native Hawaiian vine" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hani and Maile boy or girl names?

Hani is primarily a boy name. Maile is primarily a girl name.

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